freenet AG
freenet AG provides telecommunications, broadcasting, and multimedia services for mobile communications/mobile internet, and digital lifestyle sectors in Germany. It operates through Mobile Communications, TV and Media, and Other/Holding segments. The Mobile Communications segment engages in the marketing of mobile communications services, which include voice and data services from the mobile net… Read more
freenet AG (FRTAF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.47 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, freenet AG (FRTAF) has net assets worth $1.47 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.19 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.72 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.47 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 46.17% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.48% |
| 5-Year Change | -18.5% |
| 10-Year Change | 7.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.34 |
freenet AG - Net Assets Trend (2007–2024)
This chart illustrates how freenet AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for freenet AG (2007–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of freenet AG from 2007 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | +3.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | -2.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.47 Billion | -10.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.64 Billion | -10.00% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.82 Billion | +37.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | +3.19% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | -12.45% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | +4.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.40 Billion | +1.68% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +6.60% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | +4.36% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | +4.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +1.67% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.17 Billion | +3.25% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | +8.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | +32.42% |
| 2008-12-31 | $791.26 Million | +112.66% |
| 2007-12-31 | $372.08 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to freenet AG's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 338.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $958.30 Million | 64.35% |
| Common Stock | $118.90 Million | 7.98% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $412.00 Million | 27.67% |
| Total Equity | $1.49 Billion | 100.00% |
freenet AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of freenet AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Post Holdings Inc
NYSE:POST
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$3.63 Billion |
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AZZ Incorporated
NYSE:AZZ
|
$3.63 Billion |
|
Bolloré SE
PINK:BOIVF
|
$3.64 Billion |
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NovaGold Resources Inc
NYSE MKT:NG
|
$3.64 Billion |
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Assured Guaranty Ltd
NYSE:AGO
|
$3.63 Billion |
|
Sectra AB (publ)
ST:SECT-B
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$3.63 Billion |
|
Global-E Online Ltd
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|
$3.62 Billion |
|
EnLink Midstream LLC
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$3.62 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in freenet AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,440,600,000 to 1,489,200,000, a change of 48,600,000 (3.4%).
- Net income of 246,800,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 210,400,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 573,500,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 561,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $246.80 Million | +16.57% |
| Dividends Paid | $210.40 Million | -14.13% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $573.50 Million | +38.51% |
| Other Changes | $-561.30 Million | -37.69% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.37% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares freenet AG's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.19x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-31 | $12.26 | $40.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.87 | $40.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.14 | $40.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $8.18 | $40.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $8.86 | $40.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $9.14 | $40.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.30 | $40.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $9.66 | $40.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $10.08 | $40.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $10.35 | $40.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $10.62 | $40.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.18 | $40.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $9.85 | $40.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $10.25 | $40.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $14.28 | $40.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $13.42 | $40.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.40 | $40.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.12 | $40.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $12.52 | $40.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently freenet AG utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 16.57%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.96%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.24x
- Recent ROE (16.57%) is above the historical average (16.50%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 33.58% | 12.51% | 1.59x | 1.69x | $180.47 Million |
| 2007 | 4.45% | 0.89% | 2.06x | 2.43x | $-20.61 Million |
| 2008 | 14.11% | 3.88% | 0.92x | 3.93x | $32.49 Million |
| 2009 | 24.48% | 7.03% | 1.20x | 2.90x | $151.73 Million |
| 2010 | 9.91% | 3.37% | 1.31x | 2.24x | $-979.40K |
| 2011 | 12.30% | 4.47% | 1.27x | 2.16x | $26.89 Million |
| 2012 | 14.54% | 5.60% | 1.25x | 2.08x | $54.05 Million |
| 2013 | 19.32% | 7.48% | 1.29x | 2.00x | $115.28 Million |
| 2014 | 19.18% | 8.14% | 1.22x | 1.94x | $118.47 Million |
| 2015 | 16.68% | 7.09% | 1.14x | 2.06x | $88.49 Million |
| 2016 | 16.80% | 6.79% | 0.78x | 3.15x | $92.42 Million |
| 2017 | 20.02% | 8.17% | 0.81x | 3.01x | $143.49 Million |
| 2018 | 17.70% | 7.70% | 0.63x | 3.68x | $97.08 Million |
| 2019 | 14.55% | 6.51% | 0.61x | 3.69x | $59.66 Million |
| 2020 | 31.08% | 21.96% | 0.57x | 2.47x | $383.78 Million |
| 2021 | 12.06% | 7.75% | 0.65x | 2.41x | $33.86 Million |
| 2022 | 5.38% | 3.10% | 0.70x | 2.46x | $-68.17 Million |
| 2023 | 10.73% | 6.48% | 0.70x | 2.37x | $10.54 Million |
| 2024 | 16.57% | 9.96% | 0.74x | 2.24x | $97.88 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares freenet AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Telecom Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Telecom Services
- Average net assets among peers: $44,462,353,944
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -3489.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| freenet AG (FRTAF) | $1.47 Billion | 33.58% | 1.17x | $3.63 Billion |
| Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) | $2.77 Billion | 7.93% | 3.33x | $6.92 Billion |
| Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN) | $106.58K | -34635.01% | 3.96x | $437.69K |
| Access-Power & Co. Inc (ACCR) | $753.00 | -0.13% | 3.17x | $572.84K |
| Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD) | $3.69 Billion | 0.33% | 0.85x | $745.85 Million |
| Alvarion Ltd (ALVRQ) | $122.09 Million | -80.66% | 0.76x | $0.97 |
| América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMXOF) | $437.83 Billion | 17.39% | 2.70x | $12.75 Billion |
| Alpha One Inc (AOAO) | $27.96 Million | -1.08% | 0.50x | $11.15 Million |
| American Nortel Communications Inc (ARTM) | $333.42K | -8.16% | 0.37x | $213.62 |
| Vapor Hub International Inc. (ASHI) | $15.12K | -175.34% | 0.19x | $5.26K |
| Anterix Inc (ATEX) | $180.76 Million | -23.23% | 0.09x | $481.87 Million |